Recommended Fat Bike Beach Cruiser Bike Rack For 2009 BMW X3

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Hi , I have a 2009 BMW X3. I have a beach cruiser fat tire. Im struggling to understand the differences between the 2 aside from weight allowance. What do you recommend for me.Helium vs Apex

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The Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack # TH9025XT and the Thule Helium Aero 3-Bike Rack # TH9043PRO are similar in many respects. They differ in the number of bikes they carry and the materials with which they are made. The Apex is steel and weighs about 44 lbs where the Helium is Aluminum and weighs about 23 lbs. These are both nice bike racks but they will limit you to 35 lbs per bike which is where your fat tire beach cruiser have issue as those bikes are normally heavier than that.

If this is an issue, I recommend you go with a platform style rack that is fat bike compatible like the RockyMounts MonoRail Solo Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount # RKY10007-05 that has a 60 lb capacity per bike. For a 4-bike option, you may be interested in the Curt 4 Bike Platform Rack for Fat Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting # C18087-FB.

For the best option, I recommend the Thule T2 Pro XTR 4 Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting # TH69TX which has all the folding and tilting features and locks, but also holds the bikes by the wheels and can hold up to 160 lbs with a single bike weight capacity of 60 lbs.

expert reply by: Jason S

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The Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack part #TH9043PRO and Thule Camber 4 Bike Rack part #TH9056 are both excellent options. The main difference between them is weight, the Thule Helium is made of aluminum so it only weighs 20 lbs and the Thule Camber is…

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The Yakima RidgeBack 2-Bike #Y02457, 4-Bike #Y02458, and 5-Bike #Y02459 hanging racks use a bike of a different system than your standard hitch pin so you'll need something other than the HitchLock #Y07235 which fits more of the standard style of…

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Answer 3

Thank you for your purchase of the Yakima FullTilt #Y02463! What you are experiencing should not be happening but I think I know what's going on. When you start tightening down the anti-rattle knob you'll want to move the rack around a little…

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First, thanks so much for the purchase of the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24966 for your 2017 Toyota Prius, and I'll go over each of your questions so you can choose the best option between the Camber and RidgeBack, which are the…

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The Thule Helium PRO, part #TH9043PRO uses an auto pin system to lock into the hitch receiver. You'll just slide the shank of the rack into the hitch receiver, and the locking pin will automatically slide into place. Then tighten the knob to take…

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I have a solution for you to carry 3 bikes on a platform rack, but the Kuat Transfer 3 is not currently available; additionally the Kuat Transfer racks are designed for bikes with at least 20" tires, so it wouldn't work for your child's…

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If you are considering the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #TH9043PRO and the Thule Apex XT 4 #TH9025XT, there are some differences to consider. First off, since the Helium is made of durable aluminum, it has a lighter…

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Yes, that note is accurate. A Class I trailer hitch receiver is limited to only 2 bikes regardless of the amount of weight it's carrying. This is due to the exaggerated force caused by the additional leverage from the bikes being further away…

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You will be limited to a hanging style bike rack since that is the only type of carrier than can handle 5 bikes. Unfortunately you will need to use an adapter bar such as #HRBA-PRO for any oddly-shaped bikes such as step-thru, women's, and…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 12

There are some subtle difference between the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU76ZR and the Kuat Piston Pro X Bike Rack for 2 Bikes #KU98VR. Overall the two racks are very similar, there are just some subtle differences/upgrades on the Piston…

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